RECTOR: Rev’d Nicola Grieves
Scientific evidence suggests that pesticides contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, whilst making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Pesticides contribute to climate change throughout their lifecycle:...
Pillion Perambulation of Proximate Parishes by Priest – Revd Lynda has never been on a motorbike before and has been challenged to ride pillion around a set of Suffolk Churches to raise funds for the new boiler needed at Risby Church.
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES FOR BEGINNERS Saturday 27 July 10.30am – 12 noon or 1.30pm - 3pm If you don’t know your Large Red Damselflies from your Ruddy Darters, this event is for you. Book on to a walk with expert guide, David Chandler. Booking is essential as...
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation in Australia. Their vision is a world free of plastic waste. Millions of people across the globe take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution beyond the month of July. So,...
The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 12th July 2024 and will run until Sunday 4th August. It is time again for the Big Butterfly Count. So please, with your favourite drink, find a sunny spot outdoors to stay still for 15 minutes, settle back, and give yourselves...
Why do British people talk about the weather so much? This is a question that has puzzled countless folk through the ages! One theory is that it opens a conversation with a stranger – "Nice day today isn’t it!" or "When will this rain stop and the summer arrive?" I...
I have been sent this link by Sheila, a member of Risby congregation. It is an interview with Fay Vass, chief executive of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS)…
Last week we shared some of the suggestions from the UN Guide on how individuals can help to restore ecosystems. Here’s more of them: Spread the word by hosting sustainable cook-offs and share tips to reduce domestic food waste. Collect kitchen waste to use as...
Risby Gold Eco Church looks lovely in the warm sunshine. This important habitat in the centre of the village is a haven for insects and wildlife and is carefully managed by the church PCC and our Eco Officer, Jackie. Numerous wildflowers grow amidst the variety of...
Last Sunday, almost 200 people attended the Land Army event that our benefice helped to organise, which was held at Saxham Hall. This special fundraising event aims to raise £100,000 to build a statue honouring those who joined the Women’s Land Army and Women’s...
The process of reviving natural spaces is called ecosystem restoration, and it has never been more urgent. The UN have provided a practical guide on how governments to individuals can make a difference. Here’s some of them: Buy local to support local farmers to reduce...
This month is a month for memories. 80 years ago, on the beaches of Normandy, the course of history was changed when allied forces gained a major stronghold into Western Europe, all but closing off Hitler’s quest for dominance and advancement into England. This was a...
The D Day 80 commemoration in Barrow at the village war memorial was attended by a huge crowd including some of the children and teachers from Barrow School - the children sang two songs to commemorate those who fought so bravely at the Normandy landings on 6th June...
The UN have produced a Practical Guide to reviving natural spaces – also known as ecosystem restoration. The guide is designed to get everyone involved in restoring land, halting desertification and building drought resilience - which threaten to destroy our homes and...
We are delighted to announce that Risby Church has been awarded the Gold Award for Eco Church! This is an amazing feat and is the result of months of sheer hard work and commitment by all the PCC who are fully supportive of this initiative, as well as our ‘Eco...
On the 1st of May the Courageous Advocates after-school club from Barrow CEVC Primary spent the afternoon creating a butterfly-shaped pollinator-friendly garden in the churchyard of Barrow Church. This was the end result of months of research, planning, fundraising...
Record your swifts - SOSS are requesting we let the Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service know where swifts are nesting, where we have put up boxes, and where screaming parties at roof level are taking place. Go to https://www.suffolkbis.org.uk/record/swift20171 It...
By leaving areas of the churchyard uncut we find all kinds of beautiful flowers and grasses thriving – offering rich habitat for wildlife and essential pollen for our bees, butterflies and other insects.[dsm_masonry_gallery gallery_ids="7155,7158,7156,7153,7157,7154"...
According to Save Our Suffolk Swifts, over the last 25 years swifts have declined by over 50%. SOS Swifts (a joint project between Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suffolk Bird Group) have set a five-point plan to protect swifts: Save traditional nesting spaces Put up boxes...
Over the next month, you are likely to see and hear swifts returning to the UK to breed over the summer. They are on the red list; suffering decline – 50% reduction in just 25 years, according to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Our eco churches are supporting Save Our...